Very Rare Dated Follis of Justin I from Cyzicus

303, Lot: 435. Estimate $100. Sold for $130. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Justin I. 518-527. Æ Follis (31mm, 16.46 g, 6h). Cyzicus mint, 2nd officina. Dated IY 4 (circa 525-527). Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Large M; cross above, B below, K-Y flanking, INS (= indictiones) Δ in exergue. DOC 41; MIBE 53; SB 96. Fine, earthen black patina, two areas of corrosion on bust, “X” scratched on each shoulder, attempted piercing on reverse, scattered scuffs and scratches. Very rare.

From the Bramhall Collection.